Massive Turnout To Lake Dora- Biggest Show In Memory!
There were classic boats everywhere.
What a day, what a day! Docks full, park full, bellies full, and suncsreen tube empty. Thats what its all about! If for any reason you think the classic boat hobby is slowing down, you are dead wrong. This place was slammed yesterday. And busy busy busy! Boats selling in the feild of dreams, flea market sales up, Woody Boater store cleaned out. And we did what we are here to do. GO BOATING! We shot close to 1500 photos and are still weeding through to find the good ones.
Shooting Jim Frechetes little ALICE K II – Photo M-fine
The shot!
So stay tuned. In the mean time here is some more teasers!
M fine and jimmy on the Woody boater Photo Boat
Feather Crafts having fun on Lake Eustis
Jim and m-fine on Lake Harris
Wood and Fiberglass
The YNOT Gang from a baby Donzi shooting magic
The Boatress and jimmy on Lake Harris
YNOT Silver Arrow – Its Insane!
Details make a difference
Weather Perfection
Carla! Like Cher, Bono, Elvis, We just know her by one name! The Queen of classic boating!
Did we mention that the YNOT Silver Arrow is amazing. And this is an outtake!
Come back! OK?
What a great show ! Got my coffee cup. got my t-shirt. Met about a dozen fellow members of the Manotick club. A special thank you to John Zeidner who took Helen and me for a ride through the Dora Canal in his 1956 Shepherd.
Alligators. Were there any alligators? I always wonder if any of the boat ramp guys wading in the water have a fear of getting attacked. Maybe they are more worried about the boat owners.
Also, any photos from O’Keefe’s Irish pub across the street? A few years back, they made a coffee with both Jamison and Baileys that was the perfect end to a windy cool day.
There are definitely alligators, but none of them were willing to sign a release so I can’t post their photos.
This alligator guarded the docks throughout the show. He kept an eye on everyone.
I still have never been to Dora, but the huge crowds and great enthusiasm are no mystery. Yes, the event organizers do a fantastic job. But don’t underestimate the power of this community you’ve created here at Woody Boater. I blame you, Matt, in the best way possible.
After attending for several years in a row, I now know how it feels again to be on the outside looking in. Condolences to all the non attendees. Mother Nature had a different plan for me as we clean up storm damage from last week.
I know the feeling well, Floyd. It’s tough trying to enjoy the Show from a distance (although Woodyboater does a great job, it’s just not the same as being there). We had to leave early last year, and couldn’t be there at all this time. Next year…
Al:
It was a great show but it wasn’t the same with out you at the Chris Craft tent. Hope all is well or at least getting well.
Looking forward to more, lots more, pictures. Good work, everybody had fun, great boat rides, and many stories. Wish we could have been there, maybe next year. We are signed up for the Blue Water Adventure, see you there.
All loaded and packed up and heading back to Michigan in the AM.
Thanks so much to Terry and his entire hard working gang for this FUN! well organized event.
See yaz on the water!
JAG
“Long time listener,first time caller” I was visiting my Dad in the nearby Villages and we came to the show Friday. Beautiful weather, beautiful location, super well organized show!
We both had a great time. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Just wandering if anyone had any updates on how Chris Smith might be doing?
Chris Ann said he is doing.well. She showed us pictures of him building a 21′ utility for his grandson. Looks like it is almost done.
Martin, I ran into Chris at the grocery store a couple weeks ago. He is moving slow but doing just fine.777
Cool, Thanks. That about that I assumed but had no idea.
This was my first time to the show ! And I owe it to the Woody Boater site .. I just couldn’t miss it after all the hype . .. so I booked a direct fight from Syracuse on Wednesday and got into the Holiday Inn on Friday at 1:00pm . Shopped the flea market and found hardware I was searching for … took the seaplane ride .. got a photo of the alligator and almost got sucked up by a helicopter ! Heard the pilots name is Hans from Germany .. what was up with that guy?
We love seeing our Donzi 22 Classic in your “Wood and Fiberglass” PIX. We live on the Harris Chain and sure do enjoy having the show here. There was a nice turnout of Donzis this year.
Thanks